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Rome, Italy

Aleph Rome Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

A double award-winner for Luxury Lifestyle Hotel and Luxury City Hotel, Aleph Rome Hotel sits on Via di San Basilio in the Veneto district, close to the Villa Borghese gardens and a short walk from the Spanish Steps. The property draws a loyal cohort of return guests who value its position between the city's grand palazzo institutions and its more design-forward neighbours — premium enough to compete in Rome's upper tier, without the corporate scale of the large international flags.

Rome, Italy

Johor, Malaysia

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas

Named Malaysia's Leading Luxury Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards, Anantara Desaru Coast sits along a 17-kilometre South China Sea beachfront in Johor, about 45 minutes from Senai International Airport. Low-rise buildings and stand-alone villas are set among tropical gardens, with the largest residences offering private infinity pools, full kitchens, and dedicated chef and butler service.

Johor, Malaysia

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht

A Marcel Wanders-designed hotel occupying a former public library on the Prinsengracht canal, Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht brings together over 50 pieces of video art, Dutch-inflected interiors, and a canal-side address within the Hyatt portfolio. The 122 rooms follow an open-plan format with floor-to-ceiling windows. Bluespoon Restaurant and a daily evening wine hour in The Library anchor the social program.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi

Housed inside Abu Dhabi's leaning Capital Gate tower, one of the world's most structurally complex buildings, Andaz Capital Gate holds both a Regional Luxury Design Boutique Hotel award and the Continent Award for Best Architectural Design. The property sits in Al Rawdah, close to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, placing it at the intersection of design ambition and logistical convenience for the capital's business and leisure traveller.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Shanghai, China

Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai

Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai occupies a sharp position in the Huang Pu district, where boutique sensibility meets a Hyatt-backed infrastructure. The property trades on studied contradictions: industrial room finishes sit beside Chinese silk headboards, and a cozy éclair café operates within a hotel that takes contemporary art seriously.

Shanghai, China

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection by IHG

Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection by IHG holds dual recognition as both a Regional Luxury Business Hotel winner and Kuwait's Country Winner for Luxury Beach Hotel — a combination that places it in a distinct tier among Kuwait City's coastal properties. Positioned within the Arabella Complex along Coast Line A, it bridges Gulf-facing leisure and corporate infrastructure in a market where few properties do both credibly.

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Santorini, Greece

Athina Luxury Suites

Athina Luxury Suites sits in Fira, Santorini's caldera-edge capital, where the island's most concentrated stretch of cliff-top views meets direct access to the main town's restaurants, galleries, and cable car. A 2025 World Travel Awards winner for both Greece's Leading Boutique Hotel and Country Winner for Luxury Honeymoon Hotel, the property competes in a tier defined by intimate scale and caldera-facing positioning rather than resort amenity volume.

Santorini, Greece

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Occupying the upper floors of a Golden Triangle tower on Jalan Conlay, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur positions itself at the intersection of resort-style amenities and city-centre access. The rooftop bar Vertigo delivers cocktails against a panorama that takes in the Petronas Twin Towers, while the Banyan Tree Spa runs on a traditional Asian wellness model backed by a 250-hour therapist training standard.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sanya, China

Banyan Tree Sanya

Banyan Tree Sanya occupies Luhuitou Bay with 49 private pool villas set within tropical gardens on Hainan Island. The property sits in the villa-led, couples-focused tier of Sanya's luxury resort market, with destination dining, locally sourced furnishings, and a spa program built on 350-plus hours of therapist training. A 45-minute taxi ride from Sanya Phoenix International Airport.

Sanya, China

Istanbul, Turkey

Bebek Hotel by The Stay

A 1950s property on the Bosphorus waterfront in Bebek, one of Istanbul's most characterful European-side neighbourhoods, Bebek Hotel by The Stay pairs carbon-neutral credentials with a small jetty, rooftop bar, and a Chinese restaurant that draws both locals and visitors. All suites carry waterfront views and custom designer furnishings, placing this property firmly in the intimate, design-led tier of Istanbul's hotel scene.

Istanbul, Turkey

Shanghai, China

Bellagio Shanghai

On the northern bank of the Suzhou River, Bellagio Shanghai occupies a corner of Hongkou that still carries the architectural memory of 1920s Shanghai. Designed by WATG as an art deco homage in black, gold, and marble, the hotel houses Italian and Chinese dining alongside an Ayurveda-focused spa, with south-facing terraces framing views across Suzhou Creek toward the Bund and Lujiazui.

Shanghai, China

Sozopol, Bulgaria

Blu Bay Hotel Sozopol

Blu Bay Hotel Sozopol has earned both the Regional Winner and Country Winner awards for Luxury Beach Boutique Hotel, placing it among Bulgaria's most recognised small-scale coastal properties. Set in Sozopol, one of the Black Sea's oldest and most architecturally layered towns, it represents a specific tier of intimate, design-conscious hospitality that distinguishes itself clearly from the large resort developments further north along the Bulgarian coast.

Sozopol, Bulgaria

Prague, Czech Republic

Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague

Among Prague's boutique luxury options, Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague occupies a narrow niche: an Eastern-inflected design property in the heart of Staré Město, with 35 rooms shaped by French-Asian aesthetics, Bohemian crystal detailing, and a below-stairs restaurant operating independently from the hotel. It sits closer to design-led character properties than to the conventional five-star tier, and that distinction shapes everything from the spa to the breakfast spread.

Prague, Czech Republic

Soufriere, St Lucia

Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel

Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel sits on Anse Chastanet Road in Soufriere, holding the 2025 World Travel Awards title for Caribbean's Leading Boutique Hotel and the regional prize for Luxury Adults Only Boutique Hotel. The property operates in St. Lucia's most competitive accommodation corridor, where volcanic peaks, rainforest, and the Caribbean Sea converge within a short radius of one another.

Soufriere, St Lucia

Somerset Village, Bermuda

Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa

Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa occupies a private peninsula on Bermuda's western shore, where the property's varied terrain means no two guest views are quite the same. The resort draws a loyal return clientele on the strength of its intimate scale, multi-pool setup, and access to the Atlantic via an in-house water sports operation.

Somerset Village, Bermuda

Milan, Italy

Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan

Opened in autumn 2024 inside a Pietro Lingeri-designed 1950s Rationalist building, Casa Brera occupies a quiet piazza steps from Teatro della Scala. The Luxury Collection property earned Star Wine List recognition in 2026, positioning it among Milan's smaller, design-led hotels that trade grand-lobby scale for neighbourhood intimacy and architectural substance. Its Brera-adjacent address places guests at the centre of Milan's most walkable cultural quarter.

Milan, Italy

Crete, Greece

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa occupies Plaka, on the eastern Cretan shoreline near Elounda, where the Mirabello Gulf delivers one of the Aegean's most composed coastal settings. The property has earned Country Winner recognition for Luxury Design Hotel and Continent Winner status for Luxury Conference and Event Hotel, positioning it among the eastern Mediterranean's more architecturally considered resort addresses.

Crete, Greece

Samaná, Dominican Republic

Cayo Levantado Resort

A private island three miles off the Samaná coast, Cayo Levantado Resort occupies a category apart from the Dominican Republic's all-inclusive mainstream. The property pairs white-sand beaches and a Taino-inspired wellness center with restaurants that take the island's cuisine seriously — including a progressive tasting menu at Senda that commands a supplement for good reason.

Samaná, Dominican Republic

Guangzhou, China

Conrad Guangzhou

In Guangzhou's Zhujiang New Town CBD, Conrad Guangzhou positions itself through design ambition and operational polish: André Fu-designed interiors at Yun Pavilion, Tesla Model X airport transfers, and a concierge program that functions as a practical city guide for visitors arriving in a city where English signage remains sparse. Rooms start at 527 square feet and climb to a 2,647-square-foot Presidential Suite overlooking the Pearl River.

Guangzhou, China

Jiuzhaigou, China

Conrad Jiuzhaigou

Conrad Jiuzhaigou sits in the Min Mountain foothills within ten miles of the UNESCO-listed Jiuzhaigou Valley, presenting itself first as a cluster of sand-colored village buildings before revealing 161 rooms and villas designed around Amdo Tibetan aesthetics. The property belongs to Hilton's Conrad portfolio and pairs nature-oriented architecture with locally sourced dining at its signature restaurant, Bas. In.

Jiuzhaigou, China

Singapore, Singapore

Conrad Singapore Marina Bay

A Forbes Travel Guide Four Star property in Singapore's central business district, Conrad Singapore Marina Bay offers 512 contemporary rooms with a 3,400-piece art collection, 24-hour dining at Oscar's, and executive-floor access to evening cocktails and free-flowing sparkling wine. Located 25 minutes from Changi International Airport, it sits within walking distance of Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands.

Singapore, Singapore

Conrad Singapore Orchard

Conrad Singapore Orchard occupies a considered position in Singapore's Orchard Road corridor, drawing on a design legacy originally conceived by architect John Portman and a dining program that spans Cantonese, Italian, and American formats under one roof.

Singapore, Singapore

Xiamen, China

Conrad Xiamen

Conrad Xiamen occupies the 37th to 54th floors of the sail-shaped Shimao Straits Tower on Xiamen's southwestern coast, making it the tallest coastal hotel in the region. The property's four dining outlets span Fujian-Cantonese cuisine, a 54th-floor grill, and a spa overlooking the strait.

Xiamen, China

Dunmore Town, Bahamas

Coral Sands Inn & Cottages, Harbour Island

On Harbour Island's Chapel Street in Dunmore Town, Coral Sands Inn & Cottages occupies a position that speaks to the island's longer tradition of low-key, design-conscious accommodation.

Dunmore Town, Bahamas

Lisbon, Portugal

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel

Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel occupies a Pombaline-era building on Largo Corpo Santo 25, in the heart of Cais do Sodré, one of Lisbon's most active neighbourhoods for food, nightlife and waterfront access. The 75 rooms and suites hold Pombaline architectural detail alongside a spa, a cocktail bar themed around the seven deadly sins, and Porter Bistro, where Chef Artur Roldão cooks Portuguese-led plates.

Lisbon, Portugal

Seville, Spain

Cristine Bedfor Guest Houses Sevilla

A former Neo-Mudéjar art house cinema on Calle Amor de Dios, dilapidated for two decades before a three-and-a-half-year restoration brought it back as the third Cristine Bedfor outpost, this 28-room hotel in Seville's old town arranges its guest rooms around a glass-covered central courtyard with a performance stage. Interiors by Lorenzo Castillo draw on Diego Velázquez and the Spanish Golden Age, with each room dressed in a single saturated colour. Rates from $245.

Seville, Spain

Le Morne, Mauritius

Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa

On the southwest tip of Mauritius, where the Le Morne Brabant mountain drops toward the lagoon, Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa holds two international award wins: Country Winner for Luxury Sustainable Resort and Continent Winner for Luxury Spa Hotel. The property anchors itself to the peninsula's dramatic topography, pairing the peninsula's most photogenic backdrop with a spa program that benchmarks against the leading wellness properties across Africa and the Indian Ocean.

Le Morne, Mauritius

Macau, Macau

Emerald Tower at MGM COTAI

The Emerald Tower at MGM COTAI operates at the upper tier of Cotai's casino-hotel market, where art programming, suite scale, and VIP access protocols distinguish properties as much as room count does. The tower's 28 Qing dynasty imperial carpets, China-focused contemporary art collection, and Emerald Villas spanning floors 25 to 30 place it in a specific niche: large-footprint resort with genuine curatorial ambition.

Macau, Macau

Scottsdale, United States

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

The AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale Princess occupies 65 acres at the base of the McDowell Mountains in North Scottsdale, a resort that holds its Diamond designation continuously since 1991. With 750 rooms, six pools, two golf courses, and four restaurants including Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina and La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval, it operates at a scale that few desert properties in Arizona attempt.

Scottsdale, United States

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fairmont The Palm

On Palm Jumeirah's quieter western crescent, Fairmont The Palm earns its Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating through a combination of private beach access, four outdoor pools, and a dining program that spans Brazilian churrascaria, Mediterranean bistro cooking, and Mumbai street food. The property suits leisure travelers who want distance from central Dubai's density while keeping major attractions within a 30-minute drive.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Canterbury, New Zealand

Flockhill Lodge

A 4,000-acre working sheep station in New Zealand's Canterbury high country, Flockhill Lodge accommodates just 16 guests across contemporary architecture designed to dissolve the boundary between interior and alpine wilderness. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame two mountain ranges, while the kitchen draws on lamb from the property's own flock and produce from an organic garden on-site.

Canterbury, New Zealand

Baltimore, United States

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

The Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore occupies a glass tower above the Inner Harbor in the Harbor East neighborhood, placing guests within walking distance of the National Aquarium, the USS Constellation, and a concentrated strip of independent restaurants and boutiques. The hotel's fourth-floor infinity pool, museum-quality art collection, and The Bygone restaurant give it a distinct identity within Baltimore's upper accommodation tier.

Baltimore, United States

Bogotá, Colombia

Four Seasons Hotel Bogota

The younger of Bogota's two Four Seasons properties, this Chapinero address trades colonial character for a sleeker, contemporary format across 64 rooms and suites in one of the city's most liveable neighbourhoods. Upper-floor suites deliver panoramic skyline views, the spa runs Colombian-inspired rituals, and a bilingual concierge team connects guests to a city that rewards those who move beyond the tourist circuit.

Bogotá, Colombia

Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogota

Among Bogota's luxury hotels, Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina occupies a category of its own: a 62-room colonial property in the Rosales district that trades contemporary corporate polish for handcrafted wooden doors, antique stained windows, and ceiling beams that read as architectural biography. It sits a few blocks from its sibling property, Four Seasons Hotel Bogota, but the two serve meaningfully different travel profiles.

Bogotá, Colombia

Houston, United States

Four Seasons Hotel Houston

A 30-story downtown tower at 1300 Lamar St, Four Seasons Hotel Houston positions guests within walking distance of Minute Maid Park, the Theater District, and the city's core business corridors. The property holds more than 400 renovated rooms across 20 guest floors, hosts the first Topgolf Swing Suites of any hotel, and anchors its food and beverage program around two distinct concepts: Toro Toro and the whisky-focused Bayou & Bottle lounge.

Houston, United States

Shenzhen, China

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen sits in Futian District at 138 Fuhua Third Road, anchoring the city's business and leisure circuit with three distinct dining venues, a full-service spa, and accommodations ranging from 463-square-foot Deluxe Rooms to a 5,113-square-foot Presidential Suite. The hotel holds its place in Shenzhen's upper tier of international luxury addresses alongside peers such as the Ritz-Carlton and Mandarin Oriental.

Shenzhen, China

St Louis, United States

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis

Positioned along St. Louis's Mississippi riverfront, the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis occupies a 19-story tower with direct sightlines to the Gateway Arch. Its 200 rooms combine soft-wood finishes and L'Occitane bathrooms with an eighth-floor pool terrace, a spa with a private couples suite, and Cinder House Restaurant, where chef Gerard Craft serves South American-inspired fare against downtown views.

St Louis, United States

Macau, Macau

Galaxy Hotel Macau

On Macau's Cotai Strip, Galaxy Hotel anchors a resort complex that positions itself across a broader competitive tier than most single properties can claim. With 1,307 rooms, award-winning restaurants spanning Chinese, Italian, French and Portuguese cuisines, and a Grand Resort Deck housing the world's largest rooftop wave pool, it draws couples, families and business travellers simultaneously — a rare operational feat on the Strip.

Macau, Macau

Nairobi, Kenya

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi – MGallery Collection

Among Nairobi's boutique hotel options, Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi – MGallery Collection has earned recognition at the global level, taking both the Regional Winner award for Luxury Design Boutique Hotel and the Global Winner title for Luxury Contemporary Hotel. Positioned on Limuru Road, the property sits at the threshold between the city's northern suburbs and the broader highland corridor leading toward the Rift Valley.

Nairobi, Kenya

Macau, Macau

Grand Hyatt Macau

Grand Hyatt Macau occupies twin wave-inspired towers within the City of Dreams complex on Cotai, holding a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating. The property anchors its identity in a combination of polished service, a 40-metre temperature-controlled infinity pool, and dining that ranges from an expansive mezza9 breakfast operation to the tea rituals at Beijing Kitchen. Proximity to the Taipa ferry terminal and Macau airport makes it a practical base for both weekend visitors and longer stays.

Macau, Macau

Taipei, Taiwan

Grand Hyatt Taipei

The first international hotel to open in Taipei a quarter-century ago, Grand Hyatt Taipei has anchored the Xinyi District since before the neighbourhood became the city's commercial and cultural centre. A recent round of extensive renovations refreshed its rooms and public spaces, while its proximity to Taipei 101 and the Taipei World Trade Center keeps it squarely positioned as the area's default address for large-scale business travel and extended luxury stays.

Taipei, Taiwan

Macau, Macau

Grand Lisboa Hotel

The Grand Lisboa Hotel's flower-shaped tower is the dominant landmark on Macau's central skyline, positioned a short walk from Senado Square and the historic district. Rooms start at 516 square feet and extend to 3,670 square feet in corner configurations, with spa bathrooms equipped with Turkish steam baths, Jacuzzis, and built-in mirror TVs. Multiple dining venues, a 16,800-label wine cellar, and a 10,000-square-foot spa fill out one of Macau's most self-contained luxury addresses.

Macau, Macau

Hawar, Bahrain

Hawar Resort By Mantis

Hawar Resort By Mantis sits on Bahrain's southern island archipelago, earning both a Regional Luxury Resort win and a Continent Award for Luxury Island Resort. The property occupies a setting defined by its geographic isolation and the Gulf's natural coastal character, placing it in a small peer group of island resorts that compete on environment and exclusivity rather than proximity to urban amenity.

Hawar, Bahrain

London, United Kingdom

Hilton London Bankside

Hilton London Bankside sits on Great Suffolk Street in SE1, holding dual World Luxury Hotel Awards recognition as both Regional Winner for Luxury Business Hotel and Continent Winner for Luxury Banquet and Event Hotel. Its position in Southwark places it within walking distance of Tate Modern and Borough Market, making it a considered base for both large-scale corporate events and culturally oriented visitors to London's south bank.

London, United Kingdom

Munich, Germany

Hilton Munich Airport

A dual award-holder recognised as both Global Winner for Luxury Business Hotel and Country Winner for Luxury Airport Hotel, the Hilton Munich Airport positions itself as the airport hotel category's reference point in Germany. Directly connected to Munich Airport's terminal infrastructure, it serves transit travellers, early-departure executives, and layover guests who need substance rather than just proximity.

Munich, Germany

Huesca, Spain

HOTEL & CHALET VIÑAS DE LÁRREDE

In the Pyrenean village of Lárrede, Huesca province, Viñas de Lárrede holds dual recognition as both Regional Winner for Luxury Ski Chalet and Country Winner for Luxury Mountain Hotel — a pairing that positions it at the upper end of Aragonese alpine accommodation. The property sits in a category where stone architecture, mountain setting, and considered interiors do more work than brand affiliation or scale.

Huesca, Spain

Seville, Spain

Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville

Commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1928 to set the standard for European luxury hospitality, this Santa Cruz landmark occupies a purpose-built Mudéjar palace steps from the Reales Alcázares and Seville Cathedral. The hotel's inner courtyard, Moorish tilework, and three distinct dining venues place it at the summit of Seville's grande dame hotel tier, recognised as Spain's Leading Luxury Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards.

Seville, Spain

Paris, France

Hôtel du Louvre

At Place André Malraux, Hôtel du Louvre occupies one of central Paris's most culturally loaded addresses, with the Musée du Louvre, Palais Royal, Comédie-Française, and Palais Garnier all within walking distance. For those who want the 1st arrondissement at the centre of their Paris itinerary, this is a considered choice.

Paris, France

Cannigione, Italy

Hotel Li Finistreddi

Hotel Li Finistreddi sits on the northern Sardinian coast near Cannigione, holding both a Global Winner award for Luxury Serviced Villas and a Country Winner title for Luxury Boutique Hotel. The property occupies a coastal position that places it within the quieter, villa-led tier of Costa Smeralda accommodation, where scale is deliberately limited and the physical environment does most of the work.

Cannigione, Italy

Havana, Cuba

Hotel Nacional de Cuba

Hotel Nacional de Cuba sits at the head of Vedado's seafront bluff, a 1930 Beaux-Arts landmark that holds two World Luxury Hotel Awards — Regional Winner for Luxury Heritage Hotel and Continent Winner for Luxury Conference and Event Hotel. Its position in Havana's accommodation tier, above the city's smaller casas particulares and alongside the international-brand competition on the Malecón, makes it the reference point against which most luxury stays in the capital are measured.

Havana, Cuba

Macau, Macau

Hotel Okura Macau

Among Macau's Cotai Strip casino-hotel cluster, Hotel Okura Macau imports a Japanese minimalist sensibility — 488 rooms with warm wood, shoji-paper lighting, and heated toilet suites — into the Galaxy complex alongside Banyan Tree. A Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star property, it holds a distinct position in Cotai's saturated luxury tier through restrained design and its signature Japanese restaurant Yamazato.

Macau, Macau

Twentynine Palms, United States

Hotel Wren

A reimagined 1940s motel a 10-minute drive from Joshua Tree National Park's less-trafficked North Entrance, Hotel Wren trades resort scale for 12 rooms arranged around a saltwater pool and native California gardens. Designed by L.A.-based Manola Studio, the property runs on a no-television, adults-only philosophy that suits the high desert's particular tempo. Doubles from $330.

Twentynine Palms, United States

Paris, France

Hyatt Paris Madeleine

A boutique hotel on Boulevard Malesherbes in Paris's 8th Arrondissement, Hyatt Paris Madeleine sits within reach of the Opéra Garnier, Place de la Madeleine, and Rue Saint-Honoré. The property earns a 4.,200 reviews, and distinguishes itself through a working rooftop beehive, a 24-hour wellness facility, and suites with private terraces overlooking the Eiffel Tower.

Paris, France

Manila, Philippines

Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams

Set within City of Dreams Manila's Entertainment City complex in Parañaque, the Hyatt Regency sits close enough to Ninoy Aquino International Airport to carry the airport hotel label — yet its warm timber interiors, Manila Bay views, and seventh-floor Club Lounge place it in a different category from transit accommodation. Guests booking Club rooms or Aqua Suites get the stronger end of what this address can offer.

Manila, Philippines

Marrakech, Morocco

INARA CAMP

On the Agafay plateau thirty kilometres south of Marrakech, INARA CAMP holds both a Global Winner award for Luxury Camp and a Continent Winner designation for Luxury All-Inclusive Retreat from the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The property translates the Berber tradition of landscape hospitality into a fixed, high-standard camp format, with the Atlas Mountains as its backdrop and the medina within reach.

Marrakech, Morocco

Amsterdam, Netherlands

INK Hotel Amsterdam – MGallery Collection

INK Hotel Amsterdam sits on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in the heart of the city, occupying a former newspaper building whose editorial past informs its design-forward identity. A Regional Winner for Best Interior Design and Country Winner for Best General Manager within the MGallery Collection, it positions itself among Amsterdam's more character-led stays rather than its canal-grand hotel tier.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Beijing, China

InterContinental Beijing Beichen

Positioned directly beside Beijing's Olympic Park, InterContinental Beijing Beichen occupies one of the capital's most architecturally charged addresses. Renovated rooms from 484 square feet upward face the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, while four dining venues and direct access to the China National Convention Center make it the practical choice for both convention delegates and leisure travelers.

Beijing, China

Dhaka, Bangladesh

InterContinental Dhaka

InterContinental Dhaka holds two significant hospitality awards — Regional Winner for Luxury City Hotel and Continent Winner for Luxury City Business Hotel — placing it at the upper tier of Dhaka's formal accommodation market. Located on Minto Road in the heart of the capital, it operates as the reference address for corporate and diplomatic visitors seeking structured, high-standard service in one of South Asia's most complex cities.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Doha, Qatar

InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa

InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa occupies 5,381 feet of private white-sand coastline in Al Dafna, making it one of the few Doha properties where the Gulf itself is the centrepiece rather than the skyline. With 375 rooms, a 16-room spa, and a cluster of restaurants anchored by La Mar Doha by Gaston Acurio, it draws a loyal following among both residents and international guests seeking a resort tempo inside the city.

Doha, Qatar

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

InterContinental Edinburgh The George

Five Georgian townhouses on George Street form the physical spine of InterContinental Edinburgh The George, a property that underwent a multimillion-dollar refurbishment to restore its 18th-century fabric while adding contemporary comfort across 240 rooms. The Printing Press restaurant and bar anchor the ground floor, drawing both guests and Edinburgh residents for aged Scottish beef and whisky-led cocktails. Book well ahead for August festival season and Hogmanay.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Hua Hin, Thailand

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

On Phet Kasem Road at the centre of Hua Hin's beachfront strip, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort operates 158 rooms across four restaurants and two bars, with architecture that references the town's long-standing role as Thailand's royal seaside retreat. The property earned Country Winner recognition for Best General Manager, a signal of the service culture that defines its guest experience.

Hua Hin, Thailand

Taichung, Taiwan

InterContinental Taichung

InterContinental Taichung holds both a Regional Winner award for Luxury Hotel and a Global Winner title for Luxury City Hotel, placing it at the summit of Taiwan's city hotel category. Located on Guanqian Road in Taichung's West District, it represents the international luxury tier in a city increasingly recognised for its design and culinary ambition. Visitors looking for full-service city hotel infrastructure in central Taichung will find few comparable addresses.

Taichung, Taiwan

Mumbai, India

ITC Grand Central, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Mumbai

A colonial-era landmark in Parel, ITC Grand Central translates the mill district's industrial heritage into a luxury hotel anchored by Victorian and Gothic architecture. The cobblestone Millsquare courtyard, 30th-floor champagne lounge with harbour views, and a service model that includes dedicated female butlers and round-the-clock Tower Room attendants set it apart from Mumbai's cluster of sea-facing five-star properties.

Mumbai, India

ITC Maratha, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Mumbai

Positioned a mile from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Andheri East, ITC Maratha is among Mumbai's most logistically useful luxury addresses for international travellers. Its Indo-Saracenic architecture, Maratha heritage programming, and 6,500-square-foot spa place it well above the standard airport-adjacent tier.

Mumbai, India

Bogotá, Colombia

JW Marriott Hotel Bogota

In Bogota's Chapinero financial district, the JW Marriott sits within walking distance of Zona G and Parque 93, drawing business travelers who want both corporate convenience and considered comfort. Guest rooms carry Egyptian cotton linens, soundproof windows, and marble bathrooms. The 25 suites extend that proposition with floor-to-ceiling city views and Colombian art throughout.

Bogotá, Colombia

Hanoi, Vietnam

JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi

Positioned six miles from the Old Quarter on the Vietnam National Convention Center campus in South Tu Liem, JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi occupies a different register from the city's heritage hotels. With 450 rooms, five restaurants spanning four culinary traditions, and a dedicated wellness floor, it functions as the capital's primary large-scale conference and luxury hotel in one address.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Madrid, Spain

JW Marriott Hotel Madrid

On Plaza de Canalejas in Madrid's Centro district, the JW Marriott occupies a restored 19th-century building where original ironwork and parquet staircases coexist with a considered modern interior. Dining at Qu, helmed by the Sandoval siblings, anchors the food program in serious Spanish cooking. The suite terraces face the Madrid skyline, and turndown service arrives with La Violeta sugar candies, a gesture rooted in early 20th-century city history.

Madrid, Spain

São Paulo, Brazil

JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo

Marriott's first São Paulo property arrived in 2022 with black marble floors, a Brazilian art collection, and a dining program that bridges Sicilian technique with local ingredients. The Caju Bar and restaurant Neto anchor the food and drink offer.

São Paulo, Brazil

Tampa, United States

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Anchoring Tampa's Water Street district at 27 stories, the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street sits inside the world's first WELL-certified urban community and sets the tone for the city's new waterfront identity. From the 27th-floor Beacon rooftop bar to Stay Well rooms with circadian lighting and vitamin C-infused showers, the property makes wellness architecture functional rather than decorative.

Tampa, United States

Zürich, Switzerland

Kameha Grand Zürich

Where most Zurich hotels trade on heritage and lakeside discretion, Kameha Grand Zürich takes the opposite position: 245 rooms designed by Marcel Wanders with neo-Baroque theatrics, themed suites named Diva and Ghostwriter, and a ballroom among the largest in the greater Zurich area. Part of the Marriott Autograph Collection and positioned in Glattpark, it connects to the city centre by tram.

Zürich, Switzerland

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Kimpton Las Mercedes

The address on Calle Las Mercedes puts guests inside the Zona Colonial rather than adjacent to it.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Tokyo, Japan

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo sits in the dense commercial heart of Nishi-Shinjuku, where international design-led hotels have carved out a distinct niche from the district's corporate tower hotels. The property holds two industry awards — Regional Winner for Luxury Lifestyle Hotel and Country Winner for Luxury Design Hotel — positioning it firmly in the design-forward tier of Tokyo's increasingly competitive upper-midscale accommodation market.

Tokyo, Japan

Koloa, United States

Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach

Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach occupies a rare position on Kauai's south shore: a boutique beachfront property where every room has a lanai, the dining program draws on Hawaiian heritage through Red Salt restaurant, and Poipu Beach sits directly at the door.

Koloa, United States

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Kowloon Shangri-La

Sitting directly above the East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station and within a short walk of the Star Ferry, Kowloon trades on position as much as polish. The harbour-view rooms, golden-chandelier lobby, and nightly classical music place it in a different register from purely transactional Kowloon options, making it a practical anchor for both the peninsula's shopping corridors and cross-harbour excursions.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

List, Germany

Lanserhof Sylt

Lanserhof Sylt occupies the northern tip of Germany's most fashionable island, holding both a Regional Winner award for Luxury Wellness Sanctuary and the Global Winner title for Luxury Spa and Healing Retreat. The property represents the serious, medically anchored end of European wellness — a long way from spa-hotel amenities dressed up as health. For those travelling to Sylt with recovery, performance, or preventive medicine as the real agenda, this is the address that defines the category.

List, Germany

Macau, Macau

Londoner Court

Londoner Court operates as a hotel within a hotel inside The Londoner Macao, positioning itself at the summit of the Cotai Strip's all-suite tier. Every suite, starting from 1,302 square feet, comes with a personal butler trained by the Magnums Academy, access to the members-only Kensington restaurant on the 36th floor, and an interior designed by Steve Leung Design Group with suites styled as contemporary London townhouses.

Macau, Macau

Big Sky, United States

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH

Lone Mountain Ranch sits at the foot of Big Sky's namesake peak, combining log-and-timber architecture with working-ranch credentials that most Montana resort properties have long since abandoned. A 2026 Star Wine List recognition signals a wine program that punches above the typical dude-ranch tier. Horseback riding, fly fishing, and guided Yellowstone tours anchor an activity portfolio rooted in the landscape rather than manufactured amenity.

Big Sky, United States

Seoul, South Korea

Lotte Hotel Seoul

At the centre of Myeongdong, Lotte Hotel Seoul has anchored the city's luxury hospitality tier for decades, earning recognition for its Sulwhasoo Spa, six-restaurant lineup, and dual-tower room offering. Views stretch from Mount Namsan to the Blue House.

Seoul, South Korea

Bodrum, Turkey

Lujo Hotel Bodrum

An art-integrated all-inclusive resort on Turkey's Aegean coast, Lujo Hotel Bodrum runs five distinct restaurants, a Turkish hammam spa, and a schedule of evening cultural programming across a property with over twenty room categories. The villa tier adds butler service and VIP transfers. Google-rated 4.5 from 2,742 reviews, it occupies the event-driven, high-energy end of Bodrum's competitive resort set.

Bodrum, Turkey

Dublin, Ireland

Luttrellstown Castle Resort

Set within a 560-acre private estate in Castleknock, Luttrellstown Castle Resort holds the 2025 World Travel Awards title for Europe's Leading Luxury Wedding Resort and a regional award for luxury golf. The property operates as an exclusive-use venue, placing it in a distinct tier among Irish castle retreats — closer to Ashford Castle or Ballyfin than to Dublin's city-centre luxury hotels.

Dublin, Ireland